Grab This AMD Ryzen 5 5500 CPU For $92

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Today at Newegg, you can find the AMD Ryzen 5 5500 CPU for $98 as part of a shell shocker deal scheduled to expire by the end of the day. Using promo code SSCW2524 at checkout will take an additional $6 off, taking the final price down to $92. This is part of a limited offer so we’re not sure for how long it will be made available.

We reviewed the AMD Ryzen 5 5500 CPU back in 2022 and found it to be suitable performance-wise for gaming and casual use. We appreciated also that it’s overclockable and comes with a Wraith Stealth stock cooler. It has no integrated graphics, however, so you will need a separate GPU for video output.

AMD Ryzen 5 5500 CPU: now $92 at Newegg

AMD Ryzen 5 5500 CPU: now $92 at Newegg (was $98)
The AMD Ryzen 5 5500 has 6 cores and 12 threads with a base speed of 3.6GHz. It can reach up to 4.2GHz with Max Boost enabled. It has PCIe 3.0 support and is unlocked for overclocking, as well. 

The AMD Ryzen 5 5500 CPU features Zen 3 architecture. It has 6 cores, 12 threads and a base speed of 3.6GHz. With Max Boost enabled, it’s capable of reaching as high as 4.2GHz. It has PCIe 3.0 support and can support up to 128GB of DDR4-3200.

You don’t need to buy a separate cooler to get off the ground with the AMD Ryzen 5 5500 as it comes with a Wraith Stealth stock cooler. That said, we definitely recommend looking at a dedicated cooler. This edition does not come with integrated graphics so a GPU is necessary to get video output with the Ryzen 5 5500.

Visit the AMD Ryzen 5 5500 processor product page at Newegg for more information and purchase options. Don’t forget to use promo code SSCW2524 at checkout to redeem the offer.

Ash Hill
Contributing Writer

Ash Hill is a contributing writer for Tom's Hardware with a wealth of experience in the hobby electronics, 3D printing and PCs. She manages the Pi projects of the month and much of our daily Raspberry Pi reporting while also finding the best coupons and deals on all tech.

  • srimasis
    Buying a i3 12100f is more sensible. Costs the same, performs better and has better upgrade path. AMD's am4 platform is now outdated shouldn't be bought new.
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  • ohio_buckeye
    Can’t say I totally agree about not buying am4 new if you are on a budget if you stick to the cheaper boards like an 80 dollar b550. But much more than that…unless you catch a too good to be true deal on a 5800x 3d maybe.

    I think on an extreme budget am4 makes sense but I think skip the i3 altogether and move straight for an i5 13400 or better.
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